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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,671, 370,765.97 and 147,809.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,671, 370,765.97 and 147,809.69 is: 203,977.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,671 : 370,765.97 = 147,809.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,671/370,765.97 = 147,809.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,671x = 370,765.97 × 147,809.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,671x = 54,802,803,088.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,802,803,088.25/268,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,977.37

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